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At the Kingfisher our aim is to produce the best quality dishes with the lowest food miles. Our meat travels under 15 miles from farm to plate and our fruit is delivered from just a mile away. It doesn’t stop there… we’ve also found delightful wines from Warden Abbey Vineyard and guest ales from Bedfordshire and surrounding counties.
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25% off your food bill

Available Monday to Saturday until 30th April.

Enjoy 25% off your food bill when you visit us this spring. Find a cosy corner and tuck into your favourite dish or graze out on the Jetty overlooking the river - the choice is yours. 

Please quote code: SPRING25 when booking online or over the phone.

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Buy one get one free Pizza!

Available Monday - Friday
throughout April and May

What’s better than one Pizza? Two!
Especially when the second one is free.

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Live Music on The Jetty

As the days get longer and the river does its thing, we’re bringing live music to The Jetty every bank holiday weekend.

Pull up a chair, order something cold, and let the music drift over the water as the evening rolls in. Whether you’re settling in for a long lazy afternoon or catching the sunset after dinner, there’s no better spot to soak it all in.

Saturday 2nd May: 1-3:30pm
Monday 4th May: 2-4:30pm

Sunday 24th May: 2-4:30pm
Monday 25th May: 2-4:30pm

Saturday 29th August: 1-3:30pm
Sunday 30th August: 2-4:30pm
Monday 31st August: 2-4:30pm

Of course, we’re in England — so if the weather has other ideas, we’ll bring the party inside and keep the good times going whatever the skies decide.

Unique Dining Spaces

The warmer months are here – and there’s no lovelier spot to soak them up than a riverside table at The Kingfisher. Pull up a chair, breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy stunning views of the water as you dine. Our vibrant seasonal menus are ready and waiting, crafted to make the most of everything this time of year has to offer.

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Menu Highlight

As the days grow longer and the air fills with warmth, we’re embracing lazy afternoons and long, lingering evenings filled with fresh flavours, great company and sun-soaked memories.

From vibrant salads and light seasonal bites to perfectly cooked steaks and our legendary Sunday roasts, there’s something for everyone this season at The Kingfisher.

“Everything about the Kingfisher was perfect – the customer service was excellent, the restaurant was warm and inviting and our food was delicious – we will definitely be back!” – December 2024

Laughter is brightest where food is best

Irish Proverb
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Gatherings

At The Kingfisher we know how to throw a party! With a choice of unique spaces the possibilities are endless and best of all – you can sleep over.

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Meetings

Need an inspiring venue? Then look no further! At The Kingfisher we have a choice of inviting spaces and rooms for you to host your epic event.

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Spend the next sunny Sunday with us.

Between the boat, the food and the rooms, there are plenty of reasons to be riverside. We don’t make the rules 👀

Find out more via our website

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Spend the next sunny Sunday with us. Between the boat, the food and the rooms, there are plenty of reasons to be riverside. We don’t make the rules 👀 Find out more via our website

A treat for everyone this half term 🐣

The perfect way to spend a day riverside. Food, drinks and a boat to explore on. What more could be better? (Apart from the sun promising to shine for us!)

If you missed us this weekend, don’t stress! The rest of this week (and weeks to come) are jam-packed with exciting events and ‘things to do’ ⚓️

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A treat for everyone this half term 🐣 The perfect way to spend a day riverside. Food, drinks and a boat to explore on. What more could be better? (Apart from the sun promising to shine for us!) If you missed us this weekend, don’t stress! The rest of this week (and weeks to come) are jam-packed with exciting events and ‘things to do’ ⚓️

We are incredibly proud to share that after having won the Bedford Best Business Award in 2025, we have now also been named a finalist for this year too! 🎉

This kind of recognition means the world to our wonderful team. It reflects the hard work and dedication that drives everything we do. We couldn’t have achieved this acknowledgement without the support of our fabulous community.

As always, a massive thank you to @thebedfordshirechamber 🙌

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We are incredibly proud to share that after having won the Bedford Best Business Award in 2025, we have now also been named a finalist for this year too! 🎉 This kind of recognition means the world to our wonderful team. It reflects the hard work and dedication that drives everything we do. We couldn’t have achieved this acknowledgement without the support of our fabulous community. As always, a massive thank you to @thebedfordshirechamber 🙌

Sunny afternoons don’t get much better than a slow sail down the river with good company and cold drinks 🍻

Well supply the boat and drinks, you bring the captain and passengers.

See you on the river 🚤

🔗 Boat hire now open for bookings via the link in our bio

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Sunny afternoons don’t get much better than a slow sail down the river with good company and cold drinks 🍻 Well supply the boat and drinks, you bring the captain and passengers. See you on the river 🚤 🔗 Boat hire now open for bookings via the link in our bio

A pub garden with a difference…

Dining al fresco next to a flowing river is what we live for. From The Jetty to our terrace, there are plenty of options for places to simply sit and be.

Be by the river with us this spring 🌷

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A pub garden with a difference… Dining al fresco next to a flowing river is what we live for. From The Jetty to our terrace, there are plenty of options for places to simply sit and be. Be by the river with us this spring 🌷

Badger the boat is BACK!

From this Friday (20th March) Badger is ready for hire ⚓️

Badger is a fully electric, open top Ruban Bleu boat with a capacity of up to 6 sailors. It is perfect for families and friends alike, maybe a romantic date idea or a fabulous team building exercise.

Head over to the link in our bio to find out more about your Bedfordshire boat day

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Badger the boat is BACK! From this Friday (20th March) Badger is ready for hire ⚓️ Badger is a fully electric, open top Ruban Bleu boat with a capacity of up to 6 sailors. It is perfect for families and friends alike, maybe a romantic date idea or a fabulous team building exercise. Head over to the link in our bio to find out more about your Bedfordshire boat day

Now this is proper pub grub 🍴

Food is at the heart of what we do here at The Kingfisher. From seasonal menus and delicious dishes, to small plates and crowd favourites, we really do have it all.

Book a table via the link in our bio, and experience hearty dining at finest 💭

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Now this is proper pub grub 🍴 Food is at the heart of what we do here at The Kingfisher. From seasonal menus and delicious dishes, to small plates and crowd favourites, we really do have it all. Book a table via the link in our bio, and experience hearty dining at finest 💭

Dreaming of sun-drenched pub gardens, riverside walks, and dinner served al fresco 🛶

The Jetty and Badger (our boat) will be returning later this month and we simply cannot wait.

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Dreaming of sun-drenched pub gardens, riverside walks, and dinner served al fresco 🛶 The Jetty and Badger (our boat) will be returning later this month and we simply cannot wait.

Post-work pub trips are officially back 🤪

(And we for one, are so excited!)

With The Jetty reopening and our boat making its return, there’s a lot to look forward to here at The Kingfisher.

We really hope you come and see us soon 👋

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Post-work pub trips are officially back 🤪 (And we for one, are so excited!) With The Jetty reopening and our boat making its return, there’s a lot to look forward to here at The Kingfisher. We really hope you come and see us soon 👋